In & out for 2021
Posted by: Small chilli - 08-10-2020, 10:32 AM - Replies (6)

We’re well on our way Choosing the Chillies & sweet peppers for next year. I thought we should do the same for everything else as well.

My list is definitely only a rough outline. I’ve not really given it much thought! About time I did.

In 
1 Tromboncino 
1 Buffalo horn tomato 
1 Rosella tomato 
2-3 buckets Carrots 
5-6 Red cabbage 
4-5 Broccoli 
2-3 kale
1 Spaghetti squash 
1 Cucumber 
Some Lettuce/salad 
Asparagus & rhubarb because it’s already there. 
And obviously the already mentioned chillies & sweet peppers 

Everything else is out because I’ll be a builder not gardener next year  Big Grin

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  Antipodes Map
Posted by: Veggie - 07-10-2020, 05:20 PM - Replies (7)

Tunnel to the other side of the world and find out where you'd come out.  Cool

.............and don't say you're a No Digger and wouldn't dream of it!!

https://www.antipodesmap.com/

I won't tell you where I'd be as it may spoil your fun. Smile

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  What’s in, what’s out ?
Posted by: Small chilli - 07-10-2020, 02:07 PM - Replies (14)

Getting to the end of another chilli year. 
What’s going to be changing on your grow list next year?
Out 
Thunder mountain longhorn ( love growing it. But it does need a perfect Summer to perform well. And it’s an absolute pain to freeze because they are so big )
Monkey face ( another one needs perfect conditions )
Mystery chillies (if I don’t know what it is , it’s not staying)

Reduction in numbers 
Padron
Apple crisp 
Havana gold ( to be grown in chilli grows only. Wow they are thirsty plants !! )

In 
Definitely AJI pineapple 
Lot of other things (undecided)

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  Dehydrator - Herbs
Posted by: Broadway - 07-10-2020, 07:23 AM - Replies (4)

Hello Folks

I need to trim back my thyme, rosemary, and bay as they have all gone a bit mad.

Was thinking about how to store them then remembered I have a dehydrator stored away somewhere in the loft!

Does anyone has any experience using one to dry and store herbs please?

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  Home made ready meals
Posted by: Small chilli - 06-10-2020, 07:35 AM - Replies (30)

I’m planning on filling the freezer with homemade ready meals for when we’re to knackered to cook after a day on the building site. 
So far I’m planning on bulk cooking curry, chilli con carne & soups. What else would freeze well?

WARNING 

I will completely abuse my powers as admin and ban anyone that suggests stew or casserole   Tongue  Tongue  Big Grin   Wink
It is the food of the devil! And it’s disgusting .

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  Growing 2000 year old seeds
Posted by: Veggie - 05-10-2020, 12:26 PM - Replies (7)

Never give up on old seeds. Cool
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/07/world...Jqfv8xsvNU

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  Not for me, but each to there own.
Posted by: Vinny - 04-10-2020, 09:00 AM - Replies (19)

Thought this might be of interest to some. Smile

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-no...e-54347696

The title says it all. Rolleyes

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  Green chillies
Posted by: Greenfingers - 04-10-2020, 08:20 AM - Replies (7)

I grew a couple of little chilli plants last year and picked a dozen or so red chillies and made chilli jam.
I then decided to grow more this year. I now have half a dozen big plants (varying varieties) in the greenhouse laden with green chillies. Just had 4 red chillies so far which have gone into curry. 
My question is what do I do with all the green chillies if they don't ripen soon. I do not have room for any plants in the house.

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  Pneumonia Jab
Posted by: Broadway - 03-10-2020, 02:10 PM - Replies (23)

Hi Folks

When I was having my flu jab Thursday the chemist mentioned i should probably be eligible for the pneumonia jab as well.

Must admit I didn't even know there  was one, has anyone had it?

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  Another silly game
Posted by: JJB - 01-10-2020, 05:49 PM - Replies (53)

I have a dictionary by my bed (well, doesn't everyone?) If I come across a word when reading in bed that I've not met before or can't remember the meaning  of I look it up.
Now, I don't expect this to be an everyday occurrence but if we post any words that  crop up that are unusual we could see whether they are strange to each other and maybe spark a conversation. 

A recent word I had to look up was

CONTRAPUNTAL

without googling anyone  know what it means?

Perhaps we ought to explain the context too. I read this in relation to a heartbeat.

Another word that flummoxed OH the other evening was

APPURTENANCES

In relation to dismantling a steam engine and all its appurtenances.

Alternatively we could think up (real) words that might stump the rest of us which we could guess the meaning without the use of the internet

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